Sustainable Crediton Core Group member Georgi Bellingham has joined with Landscore Primary School to look at ways to reduce packaging created by school lunches.

The school has recently installed a PV system and composts all food waste on site, and the children keep chickens and grow their own vegetables on site. The school also has a wooded nature area in the grounds and children are involved in cob building and composting.

There is not much we can help them with in working towards a more sustainable ethos, as headmaster Gary Read is very enthusiastic and has succeeded in implementing many ideas in the school, but litter from lunchboxes is an area that could do with some attention.

If anyone has any ideas for litter-free lunchboxes, we would be glad to hear them. Georgi will be collecting hints, tips and recipes to publish in the school newsletter next term.

Editors Note: If your children go to a primary school in our area that you think might like to hear about how Sustainable Crediton could work with them to build awareness among the children and their families of sustainable lifestyles, contact Georgi for a chat.